Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure
Written and presented by Attenborough, Life on Earth set out to “tell the greateststory in all the world”: how life on our planet evolved.
Tonight at 7
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In Their Own Words: Princess Diana
Featuring archival footage and personal recordings, this documentary offers candid insight into the life of the beloved princess.
Wednesday at 9pm
Northwest Now: The Resistance
Earlier this year, the Washington Legislature passed a so-called "Millionaire Income Tax" to make those making over $1 Million a year pay a 9.9% income tax. Many conservative groups and lawyers claim this legislation is “illegal.” Meanwhile, other groups, including "Let's Go Washington," are worried that taxing millionaires will eventually lead to everyone having to pay an income tax in our state.
Friday at 7:30pm
5-Minute Yoga Fix with Peggy Cappy
Learn how to combat the effects of aging in just five minutes a day. Each short period of stretching, strength-building, and specialized breathing contributes to greater flexibility, strength, and mental clarity.
Saturday at 12:30pm
50 Years of Peter, Paul and Mary
A celebration of the legendary folk trio at this 1986 concert. Formed in Greenwich Village, the epicenter of the folk movement in the 1960s.
Sunday at 6:30pm
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What We're Excited About
The Forsytes on Masterpiece is here!
Stream now on the PBS app
Desire. Ambition. Betrayal. The lavish new period drama premieres on MASTERPIECE in 2026. This reimagining of the Nobel Prize-winning tale of love, ambition, and betrayal follows the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London.
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Downton Abbey is back!
Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. The series follows the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope.
Binge the entire series now with KBTC Passport
Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 5/8 Chief Patti Jackson
- 5/15 Dave Upthegrove (encore)
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Northwest Now - KBTC's Weekly Public Affairs Show
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J'Nai Bridges
The South Sound's Grammy-winning opera star.
Northwest Now Digital First
Strong Youth Strong Communities Summit
Coordinated Care teams up with the Seahawks to promote youth mental health and well being.
Northwest Now Digital First
DMAC Swing For Safety
A golf tournament that raises funds and awareness for safe student transportation home.
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